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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,100.61 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,100.61 and 443.48 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,100.61 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,100.61 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,100.61 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 488,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,093.02/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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